11/02/1987
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"Australia and the United States have been partners, friends, and allies for more than 40 years."
"I have attached for your consideration a proposed constitutional amendment to restore the simple freedom of our citizens to offer prayer in our public schools and institutions."
"I believe that it would be beneficial for our children to have an opportunity to begin each school day in the same manner."
"I am confident that such an amendment will be quickly adopted, for the vast majority of our people believe there is a need for prayer in our public schools and institutions."